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AI Code Assistants: Boon or Crutch for Developers?
A developer reflects on whether AI code assistants like Gemini Flash boost productivity or create dependency. The tools automate boilerplate and API lookups but risk dulling problem-solving skills. The article weighs rapid prototyping benefits against concerns over code quality and security.
Meridian48 take
The piece raises a valid concern but overlooks that AI assistants are tools, not replacements—developers still need to understand the code they generate.
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